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Galway Car Service with Message alert re-set?

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  • 20-08-2014 3:50pm
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    Juran
    Registered Users Posts: 760 ✭✭✭


    Anyone know where I can get my car serviced where the mechanic can re-set my 'service due' alert message. Car is 5 years old, I don't want to bring it to the main dealer if I can help it as they are very expensive (they quoted me €200) and as previous years, they will try to convince me that I need to change x, y and z.


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    cfeeneyinterior
    Registered Users Posts: 1,077 ✭✭✭cfeeneyinterior


    Juran wrote: »
    Anyone know where I can get my car serviced where the mechanic can re-set my 'service due' alert message. Car is 5 years old, I don't want to bring it to the main dealer if I can help it as they are very expensive (they quoted me €200) and as previous years, they will try to convince me that I need to change x, y and z.
    Google your car make etc. You should be able to find how to do it yourself. Usually it's just a case of holding brake, clutch turn key and reset odometer.
    Or for example..... http://www.passatworld.com/forums/74-volkswagen-passat-b6-discussion/324562-how-reset-service-reminder.html


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Any local indy can service the car. Depending on model they should also be able to reset light.

    What brand/model/year?


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    Rob Thomas
    Registered Users Posts: 488 ✭✭Rob Thomas


    Yes any competent mechanic will be able to reset the service indicator. There is probably a note in your user manual advising how to do it also, I know it's in mine. What make, model and are you looking for someone in the city or county area?


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    biko
    Registered Users Posts: 81,223 ✭✭✭✭biko


    In my old e36 it was reset using a paperclip on the comms port.
    <3 old cars..


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,158 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    What make and model is it OP?


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    Juran
    Registered Users Posts: 760 ✭✭✭Juran


    Audi A6, 2009, 2L diesel

    Living in Galway city

    Thanks


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    bazz26
    Registered Users Posts: 51,158 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    That may need to be reset by a garage with VAG-COM software which is the computer diagnostic software used by Volkswagen Audi Group vehicles like your A6.


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    Gazzmonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 816 ✭✭✭Gazzmonkey


    Juran wrote: »
    Audi A6, 2009, 2L diesel

    Living in Galway city

    Thanks

    In my B8 A4 I can reset service & oil change intervals through the MMI screen, not sure if this applies to your car though!!


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    Juran
    Registered Users Posts: 760 ✭✭✭Juran


    Thanks for all your replies.

    I actually re-set it myslef suing the menu program on my dask - it allowed me to do it (found instrucitons on you tube). I'll now get me local mechanic to service my car.


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    burke027
    Registered Users Posts: 501 ✭✭✭burke027


    Juran wrote: »
    Anyone know where I can get my car serviced where the mechanic can re-set my 'service due' alert message. Car is 5 years old, I don't want to bring it to the main dealer if I can help it as they are very expensive (they quoted me €200) and as previous years, they will try to convince me that I need to change x, y and z.


    200 euro for a main dealer service isn't bad.
    I reckon a indy garage for a proper oil air and fuel filters will cost close to the same anyway.

    All them cheap services you see are based on a 1 litre mica r something similar and just a oil change .


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